8 Reasons To Mulch (Top Dress)

Here are 8 ways that mulching with our plant feed and soil conditioner offers numerous benefits for your plants, soil and overall garden health: Soil moisture retention: Top dressing with mulch acts as a protective layer over the soil, reducing evaporation and preventing water loss. This helps to retain moisture in the soil, ensuring that…


Looking After The Soil Beneath Our Feet

We can all take the soil beneath our feet for granted. Grass and weeds thrive in it, so surely all our flowering plants, shrubs, fruit and vegetables that we want to grow will do too, right? Think again! Yes, soil is generally alive with organisms that provide the perfect environment in which our plants can…


Is Organic Fertiliser as Good as Chemical Fertiliser?

When I am asked “is organic fertiliser as good as chemical fertiliser”, I have to ask the question – what are chemical fertilisers good for? Good for the plants, good for the soil, good for the person eating the produce that has been grown with it, good for the wildlife, children and pets that invariably…


NAS – Supporting the Allotment Community

In late January, The National Allotment Society (NAS) announced it was partnering with Natural Grower to enable NAS members the opportunity to try our incredible compost, liquid fertiliser, soil conditioner and plant feed. We are excited about this latest endorsement. NAS took feedback from impartial sources to ensure the quality of our products and the…


Raymond Blanc Gardening School

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Raymond Blanc Gardening School ‘Soil to Plate’ course will be using Natural Grower compost.  ‘We are excited to be using Natural Grower compost in our ‘Soil to Plate’ course showcasing different types of growing mediums for our guests. Natural Grower’s ethos is something that is very important to us at The…


National Allotment Society Partnership

We are delighted to have partnered with The National Allotment Society to provide their members with 10% off our liquid fertiliser, compost and plant feed & soil conditioner. The National Allotment Society (NAS) works to protect, promote and preserve allotments for everyone. They campaign against government legislation which threatens allotments, engage with local authorities to ensure they…


Buddha Bowl – Amelia Freer

Next up on our #ngcookalong is the Buddha Bowl recipe from Amelia Freer. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use whatever you have left over in your fridge, and it is wonderful served alongside all sorts of main dishes. INGREDIENTS For the miso tahini dressing: * 85g tahini * 2 cloves garlic,…


GIVEAWAY with Shell on Earth!

We have teamed up with another family run company to bring you the first of our 2023 GIVEAWAYS! Shell on Earth, is a family business from New Quay in West Wales. They recycle the whelk shells generated at their seafood processing company, for use with houseplants and in gardens and landscaping. Ideal for garden borders,…


Squash, Feta and Balsamic Onion Egg Muffins

If you are following the #ngcookalong, here is your next recipe from Amelia Freer – delicious savoury muffins! The combination of the tangy feta with the sweetness of the balsamic onions and roasted squash is delicious. If you prefer, you can use any mix of cheese and roasted vegetables that you like. If you don’t…


One-pan Mushroom and Leek Pasta

We are kick-starting the #ngcookalong with @AmeliaFreer’s fuss-free One Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta INGREDIENTS * 1 punnet mushrooms (about 200g), sliced * ½ leek, trimmed and sliced * 1 medium courgette, sliced * olive oil, for drizzling * 1 clove garlic, crushed * 80g feta * ½ tsp fresh or dried thyme leaves *…